
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chelsea, AL (39 Rentals)


Inverness Cliffs

Colony Woods

Aventura Oak Mountain

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Inkwell on Grandview

Turtle Lake Apartment Homes

Crowne at Cahaba River

The Cottages at Greystone

Skylar Ridge
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Crowne at Grandview

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The Outlook at Greystone Apartment Homes

Arbors At Cahaba River

Bluffs at Riverview

Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge

100 Inverness Apartment Homes

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The Abbey At Inverness

MAA Riverchase

The Kenzie Apartment Homes
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The Avenues of Inverness

Wood Springs

Summerchase at Riverchase

Retreat at Greystone

Royal Oaks Apartments

Vestavia Reserve

Terrace 31

The Point at Greystone

Hawthorne at Lake Heather
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Parc at Grandview

Cahaba Grandview

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Siegel Select Birmingham

MAA Eagle Ridge

700 Riverchase Apartments

Kenley Apartments

Madison Place

7560 Chelsea Rd
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Lakestone

Monark Grove at Greystone
Chelsea, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chelsea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $875 | $1,677 |
Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $877 | $2,260 |
| Chelsea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $938 | $3,000 |
| Chelsea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,741 | $1,139 | $3,600 |
| Chelsea 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $2,399 | $2,499 |
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Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is found at Kenley Apartments in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 1,295 square feet priced from $1,557. Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenley Apartments | Celia G1 | 1,295 Sq Ft | $1,557 |
| Skylar Ridge | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia | 1,180 Sq Ft | $1,325 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A3 | 1,133 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Inverness Cliffs | Alpine | 973 Sq Ft | $1,269 |
| Retreat at Greystone | A4- The Highland | 952 Sq Ft | $1,360 |
| MAA Riverchase | 21B | 939 Sq Ft | $1,168 |
| The Avenues of Inverness | Springhill | 931 Sq Ft | $1,136 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Russet | 906 Sq Ft | $1,138 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | 904 Sq Ft | $999 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | 870 Sq Ft | $999 |
Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is the Broadmoor Model starting from $897 at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the Azalea Model at Wood Springs starting at $899 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $1,300. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Avenues of Inverness | Broadmoor | $897 |
| Wood Springs | Azalea | $899 |
| The Abbey At Inverness | The Asbury | $909 |
| 100 Inverness Apartment Homes | A1 | $965 |
| Colony Woods | The Retreat | $967 |
| Turtle Lake Apartment Homes | 1Bed - 1Bath | $999 |
| Lakestone | The Beaumont | $999 |
| Madison Place | The Cypress | $999 |
| MAA Eagle Ridge | The Terre | $1,003 |
| Summerchase at Riverchase | Adair | $1,109 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at The Avenues of Inverness listed at $897.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $1,300.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,295 square feet unit starting from $1,557 at Kenley Apartments.
What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 500 sq ft.
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